CBS, NBC Ignore Newsom Flouting Own Mask Mandates at Rams Game

After Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom was again found maskless in public, none of the night news channels mentioned the incident. ABC’s World News TonightBeing the sole network that covered the incident. 

Correspondent Erielle Reshef covered the COVID-19 pandemic during a segment. “dramatic fall in new COVID infections across 40 states and territories.” As well as the good news that we’re seeing “cases down 32 percent since the peak of the Omicron surge.”

Reshef then reported that “even with an average of half a million new infections every day, there is growing debate over when to loosen mask mandates. San Francisco will soon end the indoor mask restriction for anyone who is up-to-date on vaccinations at home, in offices, and in gyms.

Reshef continued her report specifying that “Los Angeles County, a mask mandate is still in effect.There was backlash following these pictures of Governor Gavin Newsom, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and others not wearing masks yesterday at the Rams game. These photos were posted to Magic Johnson’s Instagram. Garcetti and Newsom both claim they were wearing a mask to the game but only briefly removed them. 

Although they accurately reported on Newsom’s mistake, they also aired his excuse for violating the mandates. 

While I tried to be kind, I took off the mask for a second. But, I still encourage others to wear them.  

ABC Television Network’s World News TonightDid their job reporting Gavin Newsom’s disregard for mask orders, but neither CBS Evening NewsNeither NBC Nightly NewsI was even bothered to mention Newsom’s hypocrisy. 

This latest example of bias by omission by the liberal networks was made possible by endorsements from QuickBooks on CBS & Natures Bounty on NBC. 

To read the relevant transcript of this segment click “expand”:

ABC’s World News Tonight
1/31/2022
6:35.07 PM 

DAVIDMUIR: Now we turn to the pandemic. A promising sign is needed tonight. There are 40 states reporting that there have been cases. This Omicron has reached its highest point in the states. They believe they are now on the right side. However, the U.S. continues to see 543,000 new cases each day. Last week, the number of cases in children fell. This marks the first Thanksgiving since then. Yet, the number of children who tested positive for this virus in their last week is still 808,000. Authorities issued a warning to parents tonight, advising them to get their children immunized. They said that we are still doing this and would be protecting ourselves against new variants. ICU beds are still scarce in 15 states, according to reports. New York City has the latest news about a new antiviral drug that will fight covid. They plan to bring it right to your house if needed. The question is, of course, how can it be in such short supply elsewhere in the country. ABC’s Erielle Reshef in New York tonight. 

ERIELLE RESHEF: A dramatic drop in the number of new covid infection cases across all 40 US states and territories is reported tonight by ERIELLE RESHEF. The Omicron surge peak saw 32% fewer cases. For the first time in almost a year, infections among children have fallen for the first Thanksgiving since. However, doctors emphasize that Omicron-like variants are possible in children not vaccinated.

DOCTOR ANDREA HADLEY (HELEN DEVOS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL): These kids need us to help them get vaccinated. It is our responsibility to ensure that they are vaccinated. 

RESHEF: Only 38% of eligible children aged five or more are fully immunized. Even those below five years old are still not eligible for the vaccine. While hospital admissions nationwide are declining, ICU beds are being reduced in 15 states. Today, nearly five months ago, Pfizer was granted full approval of its vaccine. The FDA is now following the FDA’s lead for Moderna.

DOCTOR ALOK PATEL (STANFORD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL): A lot of people want to know why it took so long. I do hope it will also increase trust among the public. The FDA performed a thorough, accurate evaluation of both safety and efficacy data.

RESHEF – This week New York City is going to start home delivery for those who have prescriptions.

MAYOR ERIC ADAMS – We offer free delivery in New York. 

RESHEF: However, the supply of this product is very limited across the nation. ABC News’ analysis found that three quarters of U.S. Paxlovid was out of stock in many countries, according to a new analysis by ABC News.

DOCTOR CHRISTIAN Ramers (FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS SAN DIEGO). The last 3-4 weeks have been overwhelming and the volume is just insane. There are hundreds to thousands competing for 40-50 treatment slots each day. 

RESHEF: Despite an average of half-a million infections per day, there has been a lot of debate about when it’s appropriate to remove mask mandates. San Francisco’s indoor mask ban will be lifted tomorrow for those who have been vaccinated at work and in gyms. Los Angeles County still has a mandatory mask policy. After these pictures of Governor Gavin Newsom, and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti wearing masks yesterday at the Rams game, there was a lot of backlash. These photos were posted to Magic Johnson’s Instagram. Garcetti, Newsom, and Garcetti claim that they both wore masks at the game. They only removed them for a brief moment.

GOVERNOR GAVIN NewsSOM: While I tried to be kind, I took off the mask for a second. But, I still encourage others to wear them.  

MUIR: Erielle Reshef is back tonight. It’s not a shortage of antiviral drugs for covid. I just wanted to bring it back.

RESHEF: That’s right, David. Omicron supply has simply exceeded Omicron demand. Although the states get the same amount of drugs according to their population, some areas have higher demand. These treatments have been rolled out to approximately 265,000 people since January. It is anticipated that this number will rise to approximately 20 million by September. It is expected that it will become more accessible by the spring. David?

MUIR Thank you, Erielle.